This is an opportunity for experienced students to come and meditate with others in a relaxed and open way. There are no teachers giving instructions and no bells are rung. A senior sangha member will be there to open and close the building. Participants are encouraged to do sitting meditation and/or walking meditation in an unstructured setting. We request that this period be devoted to only meditation and ask that you not read or write during this time. There is no registration and no fee; Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.

This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. No registration. No fee; donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.

This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. No registration. No fee; donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.

This group is specifically designed for students who have completed at least one Introductory class series or Beginner's Sat. retreat. The group will bridge the shorter sitting periods of an Introductory offering and the longer sitting periods of the other offerings at the Center. Over the five-session class the length of the sitting meditation periods will gradually be increased from 20 minutes per session at the first session to 45 minutes by the final session. In addition to preparing students to be able to take a wider range of offerings at IMCN, the class will focus on supporting independent home practice by meeting every other Tuesday. Each class session will include both sitting and walking mediation, as well as ample time for questions and discussion.

This five-week class series will meet every other Tuesday 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9 and 5/23.

The Open Practice Period is available for experienced students who need no instruction. IMCN is open to use for silent sitting and walking meditation practice and use of library. You may arrive and leave at any time. Total silence is kept in the building and on the grounds during this period. No bells will be rung. No fee; donations are always welcome. This is not suitable for beginners.

What is the relationship of time and freedom from the point of view of Insight Meditation practice? Are past time and future time impediments to clear direct present moment awareness, or can they complement and even enhance it? What do classical teachings say about this? What does our own experience tell us? In this seven week series we will explore for ourselves this question, which has deep significance to the quality of how we live our moment by moment lives.

This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. No registration. No fee; donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.

Thursday Half Day Retreats are designed to be flexible to personal schedules while offering the opportunity to deepen practice through periods of silent sitting and walking meditation. You may come for part, or all of this retreat. While at the center, please adhere closely to the schedule and maintain silence. Click here for retreat schedule.

Teacher Matthew Daniell leads the retreat and there will be minimal instruction offered as needed. He will provide time for an optional teacher interview with each participant. A bell will be rung to signal the rotation between silent sitting and walking meditation. Cost: $25/nonmembers and $20/members (Can be paid at the door with cash or check only.)

These practice periods are not suitable for complete beginners: An introductory meditation class or equivalent experience is strongly recommended before attending. Attendance is on a drop-in basis; no pre-registration is required.

Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this seven week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives. As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.

This class will run from March 9th - April 20th. You must register for the entire series, there are no drop-in classes.

This all day(changed from half day) retreat will embrace a spirit of simplicity, freshness, and intimacy. We will use forms (sitting facing the wall or window, shorter sits and group walks, an emphasis on posture, and whole bodied, wholehearted attention) common in certain styles of Zen Buddhist practice, which Matthew trained formally in for years in Japan. This simplicity and directness of this approach supports daily life practice in a natural and seamless way. This retreat is not designed for complete beginners, all others are welcome to attend.